Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type Persian/Farsi characters?
Click on the Persian letters on the virtual keyboard. Persian uses a modified Arabic script with 32 letters, written right-to-left.
What is the Persian alphabet?
Persian uses Arabic script with 4 additional letters (پ، چ، ژ، گ) not found in Arabic. It has 32 letters total and is written right-to-left.
How do I type Persian-specific letters (پ، چ، ژ، گ)?
Persian has 4 unique letters: پ (p), چ (ch), ژ (zh), گ (g). These have dedicated keys on Persian keyboards and are essential for Persian phonetics.
What's the difference between Persian and Arabic script?
Persian uses Arabic script but adds 4 letters (پ، چ، ژ، گ) and doesn't use some Arabic letters. Persian also has different pronunciation and vocabulary.
How do I type Persian vowel marks?
Persian uses Arabic diacritics (zabar, zir, pish) for vowels, but they're usually omitted in normal writing. They're available on the keyboard for educational purposes.
How do I type numbers in Persian?
Persian uses Eastern Arabic numerals (۰۱۲۳۴۵۶۷۸۹), which are slightly different from Western Arabic numerals. The keyboard provides Persian numerals.
Can I type in Dari with this keyboard?
Yes, Dari (Afghan Persian) uses the same script and letters as Iranian Persian. The keyboard works perfectly for Dari with identical character set.
How do I type the ZWNJ (zero-width non-joiner)?
ZWNJ is used in Persian to prevent letter joining in compound words. It's typically Shift+Space on Persian keyboards, creating an invisible separator.
What is the difference between ک and گ?
ک is the Arabic 'k' (kaf) and گ is the Persian 'g' (gaf). They look similar but represent different sounds. Persian uses both letters.
How do I type Persian punctuation?
Persian uses both Persian/Arabic punctuation (،؛؟) and Western punctuation. The Persian question mark is ؟ and comma is ،. Modern Persian often uses Western punctuation.